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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 172.76 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 172.76 and 111.52 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 172.76 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/172.76 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 172.76 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 19,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,266.20/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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