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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.62 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.62 and 83.70 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.62 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.62 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.62 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 14,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448.29/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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