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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 172.92 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 172.92 and 110.08 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 172.92 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/172.92 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 172.92 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 19,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,035.03/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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