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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 173.66 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 173.66 and 111.28 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 173.66 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/173.66 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 173.66 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 19,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.88/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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