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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 173.87 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 173.87 and 70.74 is: 97.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 173.87 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/173.87 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 173.87 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 12,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.74/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.63

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