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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.94 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.94 and 106.63 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.94 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.94 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.94 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 18,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.63/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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