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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 172.58 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 172.58 and 75.26 is: 103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 172.58 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/172.58 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 172.58 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 12,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.79/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.86

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