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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 187.55 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 187.55 and 114.40 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 187.55 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/187.55 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 187.55 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 21,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.72/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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