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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 172.95 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 172.95 and 117.84 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 172.95 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/172.95 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 172.95 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 20,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.43/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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