Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.68 and 81.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.68 and 81.53 is: 112.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125.16 : 172.68 = 81.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125.16/172.68 = 81.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125.16x = 172.68 × 81.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125.16x = 14,077.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,077.74/125.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112.48
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