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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 187.92 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 187.92 and 115.44 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 187.92 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/187.92 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 187.92 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 21,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693.48/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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