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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 173.16 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 173.16 and 113.40 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 173.16 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/173.16 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 173.16 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 19,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636.34/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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