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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 172.26 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 172.26 and 110.17 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 172.26 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/172.26 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 172.26 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 18,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,977.88/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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