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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 172.96 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 172.96 and 105.85 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 172.96 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/172.96 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 172.96 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 18,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307.58/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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