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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 172.24 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 172.24 and 101.76 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 172.24 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/172.24 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 172.24 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 17,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.14/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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