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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 172.65 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 172.65 and 107.74 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 172.65 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/172.65 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 172.65 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 18,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601.31/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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