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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 173.04 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 173.04 and 109.08 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 173.04 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/173.04 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 173.04 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 18,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875.20/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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