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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 173.67 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 173.67 and 115.98 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 173.67 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/173.67 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 173.67 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 20,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.25/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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