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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.77 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.77 and 78.56 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.77 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.77 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.77 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 13,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572.81/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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