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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.63 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.63 and 86.51 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.63 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.63 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.63 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 15,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.38/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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