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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.84 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.84 and 111.54 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.84 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.84 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.84 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 19,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.11/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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