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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.68 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.68 and 82.22 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.68 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.68 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.68 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 14,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279.97/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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