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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 174.12 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 174.12 and 112.28 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 174.12 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/174.12 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 174.12 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 19,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,550.19/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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