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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 173.75 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 173.75 and 117.65 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 173.75 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/173.75 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 173.75 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 20,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.53/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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