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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 173.05 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 173.05 and 109.02 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 173.05 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/173.05 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 173.05 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 18,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865.91/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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