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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.58 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.58 and 86.48 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.58 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.58 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.58 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 15,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.20/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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