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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 172.23 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 172.23 and 111.34 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 172.23 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/172.23 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 172.23 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 19,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.09/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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