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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 172.82 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 172.82 and 119.84 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 172.82 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/172.82 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 172.82 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 20,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.75/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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