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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 173.46 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 173.46 and 119.74 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 173.46 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/173.46 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 173.46 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 20,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770.10/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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