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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 173.08 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 173.08 and 105.89 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 173.08 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/173.08 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 173.08 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 18,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326.91/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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