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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 172.57 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 172.57 and 83.10 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 172.57 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/172.57 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 172.57 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 14,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340.57/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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