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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 173.76 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 173.76 and 114.10 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 173.76 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/173.76 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 173.76 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 19,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.02/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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