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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 172.56 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 172.56 and 105.76 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 172.56 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/172.56 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 172.56 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 18,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249.95/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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