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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 173.69 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 173.69 and 103.89 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 173.69 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/173.69 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 173.69 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 18,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044.13/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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