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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.81 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.81 and 80.99 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.81 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.81 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.81 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 13,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.77/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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