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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 173.14 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 173.14 and 108.13 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 173.14 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/173.14 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 173.14 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 18,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.06/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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