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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.17 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.17 and 114.57 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.17 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.17 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.17 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 19,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725.52/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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