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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 172.69 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 172.69 and 108.77 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 172.69 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/172.69 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 172.69 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 18,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.36/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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