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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 172.98 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 172.98 and 78.68 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 172.98 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/172.98 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 172.98 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 13,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610.07/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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