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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 172.28 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 172.28 and 106.68 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 172.28 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/172.28 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 172.28 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 18,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379.10/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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