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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 172.49 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 172.49 and 107.71 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 172.49 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/172.49 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 172.49 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 18,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578.36/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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