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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 172.93 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 172.93 and 81.67 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 172.93 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/172.93 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 172.93 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 14,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122.33/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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