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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 173.85 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 173.85 and 70.72 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 173.85 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/173.85 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 173.85 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 12,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.85/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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