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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.80 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.80 and 76.14 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.80 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.80 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.80 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 13,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156.99/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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