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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.46 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.46 and 102.92 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.46 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.46 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.46 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 17,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.98/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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