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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 172.50 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 172.50 and 113.96 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 172.50 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/172.50 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 172.50 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 19,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.10/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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