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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.50 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.50 and 116.53 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.50 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.50 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.50 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 20,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.84/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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