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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 188.40 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 188.40 and 114.74 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 188.40 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/188.40 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 188.40 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 21,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.42/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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