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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 174.05 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 174.05 and 98.45 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 174.05 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/174.05 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 174.05 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 17,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135.22/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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