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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.73 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.73 and 87.06 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.73 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.73 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.73 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 15,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.93/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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