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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.66, 173.28 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.66, 173.28 and 112.60 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.66 : 173.28 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.66/173.28 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.66x = 173.28 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.66x = 19,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511.33/125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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