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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.69 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.69 and 82.26 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.69 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.69 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.69 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 14,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287.33/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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