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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 172.53 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 172.53 and 72.57 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 172.53 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/172.53 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 172.53 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 12,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520.50/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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