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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.61 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.61 and 123.42 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.61 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.61 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.61 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 21,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426.95/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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