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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 174.59 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 174.59 and 123.43 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 174.59 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/174.59 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 174.59 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 21,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549.64/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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