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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 173.51 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 173.51 and 115.81 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 173.51 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/173.51 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 173.51 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 20,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093.61/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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