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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 172.64 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 172.64 and 72.65 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 172.64 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/172.64 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 172.64 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 12,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542.50/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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