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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 172.89 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 172.89 and 102 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 172.89 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/172.89 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 172.89 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 17,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634.78/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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