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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 173.67 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 173.67 and 84.47 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 173.67 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/173.67 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 173.67 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 14,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.04/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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