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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 173.75 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 173.75 and 81.62 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 173.75 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/173.75 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 173.75 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 14,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.85/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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