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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 172.83 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 172.83 and 107.96 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 172.83 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/172.83 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 172.83 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 18,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658.73/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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