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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.13 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.13 and 116.37 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.13 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.13 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.13 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 20,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.19/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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