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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 172.80 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 172.80 and 112.56 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 172.80 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/172.80 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 172.80 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 19,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450.37/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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