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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 172.80 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 172.80 and 109.05 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 172.80 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/172.80 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 172.80 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 18,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843.84/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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