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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 173.74 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 173.74 and 109.52 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 173.74 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/173.74 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 173.74 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 19,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028.00/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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