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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 172.83 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 172.83 and 118.50 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 172.83 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/172.83 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 172.83 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 20,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.36/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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