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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 172.47 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 172.47 and 114.72 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 172.47 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/172.47 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 172.47 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 19,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.90/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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