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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.34 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.34 and 73.92 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.34 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.34 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.34 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 12,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.29/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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