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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.39 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.39 and 120.51 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.39 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.39 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.39 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 20,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894.63/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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