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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 172.84 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 172.84 and 76.15 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 172.84 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/172.84 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 172.84 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 13,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161.77/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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