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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 172.48 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 172.48 and 117.64 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 172.48 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/172.48 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 172.48 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 20,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.55/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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