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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 173.55 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 173.55 and 108.32 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 173.55 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/173.55 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 173.55 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 18,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.17/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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