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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 172.71 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 172.71 and 111.37 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 172.71 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/172.71 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 172.71 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 19,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.71/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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