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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 172.53 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 172.53 and 112.19 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 172.53 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/172.53 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 172.53 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 19,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355.28/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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