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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.83 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.83 and 73.50 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.83 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.83 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.83 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 12,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.01/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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