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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.63, 173.31 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.63, 173.31 and 84.21 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.63 : 173.31 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.63/173.31 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.63x = 173.31 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.63x = 14,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.94/125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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