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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 173.04 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 173.04 and 108.14 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 173.04 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/173.04 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 173.04 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 18,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.55/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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