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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 173.78 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 173.78 and 101.44 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 173.78 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/173.78 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 173.78 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 17,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628.24/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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