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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 173.52 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 173.52 and 70.47 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 173.52 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/173.52 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 173.52 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 12,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227.95/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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