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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.37 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.37 and 102.30 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.37 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.37 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.37 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 17,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.75/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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