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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 173.74 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 173.74 and 74.16 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 173.74 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/173.74 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 173.74 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 12,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,884.56/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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