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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 172.86 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 172.86 and 107.92 is: 148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 172.86 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/172.86 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 172.86 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 18,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655.05/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.61

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