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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.65 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.65 and 76 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.65 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.65 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.65 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 13,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121.40/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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