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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 173.59 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 173.59 and 115.53 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 173.59 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/173.59 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 173.59 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 20,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.35/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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