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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.09 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.09 and 103.52 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.09 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.09 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.09 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 17,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916.89/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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