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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 173.76 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 173.76 and 86.61 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 173.76 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/173.76 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 173.76 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 15,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049.35/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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