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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 173.55 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 173.55 and 81.51 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 173.55 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/173.55 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 173.55 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 14,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146.06/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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