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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 174.04 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 174.04 and 110.28 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 174.04 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/174.04 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 174.04 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 19,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.13/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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