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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 172.70 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 172.70 and 104.52 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 172.70 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/172.70 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 172.70 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 18,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049.22/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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