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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 173.23 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 173.23 and 104.76 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 173.23 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/173.23 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 173.23 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 18,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147.57/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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