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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 173.92 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 173.92 and 87.10 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 173.92 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/173.92 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 173.92 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 15,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148.00/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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