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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.90 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.90 and 76.16 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.90 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.90 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.90 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 13,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.06/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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