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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 173.91 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 173.91 and 82.33 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 173.91 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/173.91 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 173.91 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 14,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318.01/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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