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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 173.28 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 173.28 and 105.80 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 173.28 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/173.28 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 173.28 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 18,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333.02/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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