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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.11 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.11 and 116.01 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.11 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.11 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.11 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 19,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.48/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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