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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 186.49 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 186.49 and 115.95 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 186.49 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/186.49 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 186.49 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 21,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.52/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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