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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.51 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.51 and 111.26 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.51 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.51 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.51 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 19,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.46/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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