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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 172.86 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 172.86 and 110 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 172.86 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/172.86 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 172.86 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 19,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014.60/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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