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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 172.96 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 172.96 and 76.19 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 172.96 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/172.96 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 172.96 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 13,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,176.77/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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