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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 172.76 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 172.76 and 117.87 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 172.76 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/172.76 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 172.76 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 20,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,362.63/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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