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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 172.90 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 172.90 and 108.73 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 172.90 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/172.90 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 172.90 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 18,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.42/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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