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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.73 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.73 and 72.73 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.73 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.73 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.73 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 12,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.05/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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