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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 172.37 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 172.37 and 115.17 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 172.37 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/172.37 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 172.37 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 19,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.14/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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