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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 173.55 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 173.55 and 74 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 173.55 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/173.55 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 173.55 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 12,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842.70/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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