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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 173.43 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 173.43 and 116.45 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 173.43 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/173.43 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 173.43 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 20,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.06/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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