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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 173.64 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 173.64 and 102.76 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 173.64 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/173.64 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 173.64 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 17,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.25/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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