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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.78 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.78 and 76.07 is: 104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.78 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.78 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.78 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 13,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143.62/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.99

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