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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.29 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.29 and 108.24 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.29 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.29 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.29 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 18,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.37/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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