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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.94 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.94 and 81.69 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.94 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.94 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.94 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 14,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.06/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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