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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.62 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.62 and 115.32 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.62 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.62 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.62 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 20,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021.86/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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