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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 173.69 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 173.69 and 107.61 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 173.69 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/173.69 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 173.69 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 18,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.24/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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