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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 173.61 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 173.61 and 112.14 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 173.61 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/173.61 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 173.61 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 19,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468.63/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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