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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 172.93 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 172.93 and 72.87 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 172.93 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/172.93 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 172.93 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 12,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601.41/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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