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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.50 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.50 and 103.67 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.50 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.50 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.50 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 17,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985.62/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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