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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.86 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.86 and 73.50 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.86 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.86 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.86 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 12,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,705.21/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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