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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.68 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.68 and 78.51 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.68 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.68 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.68 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 13,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557.11/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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