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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.65, 173.37 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.65, 173.37 and 70.38 is: 97.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.65 : 173.37 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.65/173.37 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.65x = 173.37 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.65x = 12,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.56/125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.10

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