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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 172.71 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 172.71 and 76.04 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 172.71 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/172.71 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 172.71 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 13,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.00/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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