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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.44 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.44 and 103.20 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 172.44 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/172.44 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 172.44 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 17,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795.81/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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