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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 171.69 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 171.69 and 110.28 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 171.69 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/171.69 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 171.69 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 18,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.97/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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