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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 173.32 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 173.32 and 86.30 is: 119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 173.32 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/173.32 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 173.32 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 14,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.52/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.08

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