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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 173.36 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 173.36 and 104.85 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 173.36 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/173.36 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 173.36 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 18,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.80/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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