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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.73 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.73 and 89.13 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.73 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.73 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.73 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 15,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484.55/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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