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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 187.78 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 187.78 and 114.20 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 187.78 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/187.78 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 187.78 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 21,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444.48/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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