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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 173.64 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 173.64 and 86.66 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 173.64 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/173.64 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 173.64 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 15,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.64/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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