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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 172.86 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 172.86 and 81.58 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 172.86 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/172.86 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 172.86 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 14,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,101.92/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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