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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 173.39 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 173.39 and 82.01 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 173.39 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/173.39 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 173.39 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 14,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219.71/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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