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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 172.88 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 172.88 and 118.86 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 172.88 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/172.88 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 172.88 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 20,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547.92/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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