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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.71 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.71 and 115.03 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.71 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.71 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.71 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 21,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592.28/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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