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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 173.40 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 173.40 and 96.69 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 173.40 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/173.40 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 173.40 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 16,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766.05/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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