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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 172.91 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 172.91 and 78.68 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 172.91 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/172.91 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 172.91 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 13,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603.30/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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