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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 173.61 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 173.61 and 118.91 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 173.61 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/173.61 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 173.61 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 20,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643.10/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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