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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 173.76 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 173.76 and 87 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 173.76 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/173.76 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 173.76 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 15,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.12/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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