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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.30 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.30 and 105.15 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.30 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.30 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.30 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 18,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.50/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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