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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.58 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.58 and 113.98 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.58 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.58 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.58 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 19,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.65/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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