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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 172.73 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 172.73 and 76.04 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 172.73 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/172.73 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 172.73 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 13,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.01/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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