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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.71 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.71 and 79.27 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.71 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.71 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.71 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 13,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,769.99/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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