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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.83 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.83 and 76.13 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.83 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.83 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.83 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 13,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157.55/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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