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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.68 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.68 and 111.49 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.68 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.68 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.68 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 19,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252.09/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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