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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 172.63 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 172.63 and 106.93 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 172.63 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/172.63 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 172.63 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 18,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.06/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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