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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 173.98 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 173.98 and 113.34 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 173.98 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/173.98 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 173.98 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 19,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718.61/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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