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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 173.68 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 173.68 and 106.52 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 173.68 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/173.68 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 173.68 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 18,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.39/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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