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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 173.51 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 173.51 and 110.32 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 173.51 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/173.51 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 173.51 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 19,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142.12/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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