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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.63 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.63 and 110.36 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.63 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.63 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.63 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 19,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.02/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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