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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 172.80 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 172.80 and 114.06 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 172.80 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/172.80 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 172.80 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 19,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,709.57/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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