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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 172.73 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 172.73 and 76.03 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 172.73 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/172.73 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 172.73 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 13,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.66/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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