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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.61 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.61 and 115.16 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.61 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.61 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.61 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 19,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,877.30/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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