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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.76 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.76 and 105.78 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.76 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.76 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.76 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 18,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274.55/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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