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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 173 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 173 and 72.91 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 173 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/173 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 173 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 12,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613.43/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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