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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.32 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.32 and 114.17 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.32 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.32 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.32 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 19,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.91/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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