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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 173.48 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 173.48 and 113.20 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 173.48 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/173.48 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 173.48 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 19,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.94/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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