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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.53 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.53 and 104.32 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.53 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.53 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.53 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 17,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.33/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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