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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 172.56 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 172.56 and 81.39 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 172.56 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/172.56 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 172.56 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 14,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044.66/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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