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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.37 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.37 and 114.60 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.37 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.37 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.37 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 19,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.03/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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