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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 173.88 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 173.88 and 98.44 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 173.88 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/173.88 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 173.88 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 17,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.31/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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