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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.45 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.45 and 106.39 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.45 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.45 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.45 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 18,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346.96/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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