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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 173.30 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 173.30 and 103.74 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 173.30 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/173.30 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 173.30 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 17,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978.14/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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