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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 173.14 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 173.14 and 109.13 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 173.14 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/173.14 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 173.14 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 18,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893.63/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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