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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 172.66 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 172.66 and 78.50 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 172.66 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/172.66 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 172.66 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 13,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,553.81/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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