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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 173.97 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 173.97 and 94.90 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 173.97 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/173.97 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 173.97 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 16,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,509.75/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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