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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 173.47 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 173.47 and 86.41 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 173.47 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/173.47 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 173.47 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 14,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989.54/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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