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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 173.14 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 173.14 and 109.08 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 173.14 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/173.14 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 173.14 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 18,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885.84/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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