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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 173.16 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 173.16 and 107.24 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 173.16 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/173.16 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 173.16 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 18,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.68/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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