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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 173.68 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 173.68 and 74.11 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 173.68 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/173.68 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 173.68 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 12,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871.42/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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