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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 173.63 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 173.63 and 119.62 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 173.63 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/173.63 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 173.63 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 20,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768.45/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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