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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.85 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.85 and 125.53 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.85 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.85 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.85 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 21,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,822.49/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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