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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.42 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.42 and 68.88 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.42 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.42 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.42 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 11,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,945.48/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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