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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 188.46 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 188.46 and 115.60 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 188.46 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/188.46 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 188.46 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 21,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.98/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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