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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.75 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.75 and 76.06 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.75 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.75 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.75 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 13,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138.50/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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