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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 173.13 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 173.13 and 113.91 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 173.13 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/173.13 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 173.13 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 19,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721.24/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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