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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 173.36 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 173.36 and 107.13 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 173.36 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/173.36 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 173.36 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 18,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.52/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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