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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 173.16 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 173.16 and 104.52 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 173.16 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/173.16 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 173.16 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 18,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098.68/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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