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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 173.10 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 173.10 and 114.84 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 173.10 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/173.10 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 173.10 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 19,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878.80/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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