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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 172.86 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 172.86 and 125.16 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 172.86 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/172.86 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 172.86 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 21,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635.16/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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