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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 173.48 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 173.48 and 70.46 is: 97.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 173.48 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/173.48 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 173.48 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 12,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.18/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.23

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