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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.78 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.78 and 114.56 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.78 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.78 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.78 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 21,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.08/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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