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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.64 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.64 and 69.81 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.64 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.64 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.64 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 12,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121.52/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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