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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 173.35 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 173.35 and 109.78 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 173.35 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/173.35 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 173.35 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 19,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030.01/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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