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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.58 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.58 and 78.59 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.58 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.58 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.58 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 13,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.09/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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