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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.68 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.68 and 76.02 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.68 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.68 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.68 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 13,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127.13/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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