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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.82 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.82 and 108.98 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.82 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.82 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.82 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 18,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833.92/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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