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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.71 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.71 and 81.50 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.71 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.71 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.71 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 14,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075.00/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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