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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 172.48 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 172.48 and 79.04 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 172.48 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/172.48 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 172.48 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 13,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.82/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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