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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 173.41 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 173.41 and 115.95 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 173.41 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/173.41 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 173.41 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 20,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106.89/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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