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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 173.61 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 173.61 and 104.04 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 173.61 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/173.61 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 173.61 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 18,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062.38/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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