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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.67 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.67 and 73.37 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.67 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.67 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.67 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 12,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668.43/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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