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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 174.15 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 174.15 and 115.02 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 174.15 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/174.15 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 174.15 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 20,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.73/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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