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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 172.70 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 172.70 and 73.38 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 172.70 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/172.70 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 172.70 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 12,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.73/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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