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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 173.40 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 173.40 and 107.29 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 173.40 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/173.40 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 173.40 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 18,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.09/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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