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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.68 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.68 and 98.23 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.68 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.68 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.68 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 17,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060.23/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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