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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 173.04 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 173.04 and 102.40 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 173.04 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/173.04 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 173.04 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 17,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719.30/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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