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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 172.90 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 172.90 and 72.84 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 172.90 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/172.90 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 172.90 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 12,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593.25/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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