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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 172.56 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 172.56 and 72.60 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 172.56 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/172.56 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 172.56 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 12,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527.86/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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