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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 172.68 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 172.68 and 114.67 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 172.68 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/172.68 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 172.68 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 19,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801.22/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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