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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 173.26 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 173.26 and 102.04 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 173.26 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/173.26 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 173.26 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 17,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.45/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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