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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 173.34 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 173.34 and 98.03 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 173.34 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/173.34 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 173.34 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 16,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,991.65/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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