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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.46 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.46 and 70.44 is: 97.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.46 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.46 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.46 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 12,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218.52/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.19

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