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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 172.46 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 172.46 and 108.62 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 172.46 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/172.46 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 172.46 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 18,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,731.20/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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