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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.74 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.74 and 72.72 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 172.74 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/172.74 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 172.74 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 12,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.65/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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