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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 172.98 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 172.98 and 113.94 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 172.98 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/172.98 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 172.98 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 19,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,709.34/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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