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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 172.78 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 172.78 and 116.46 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 172.78 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/172.78 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 172.78 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 20,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.53/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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