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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.66 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.66 and 115.60 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.66 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.66 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.66 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 21,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.57/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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