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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 173.87 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 173.87 and 105.48 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 173.87 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/173.87 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 173.87 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 18,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.81/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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