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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 172.94 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 172.94 and 102.11 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 172.94 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/172.94 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 172.94 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 17,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658.50/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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