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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.44 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.44 and 70.41 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.44 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.44 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.44 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 12,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211.91/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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