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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 172.88 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 172.88 and 107.17 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 172.88 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/172.88 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 172.88 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 18,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527.01/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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