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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 172.86 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 172.86 and 72.10 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 172.86 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/172.86 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 172.86 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 12,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463.21/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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