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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 173.28 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 173.28 and 102.24 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 173.28 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/173.28 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 173.28 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 17,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716.15/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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