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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.32 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.32 and 110.58 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 172.32 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/172.32 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 172.32 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 19,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055.15/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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