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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 173.78 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 173.78 and 86.75 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 173.78 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/173.78 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 173.78 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 15,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074.11/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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