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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 172.61 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 172.61 and 71.92 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 172.61 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/172.61 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 172.61 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 12,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412.89/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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