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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 172.83 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 172.83 and 99.07 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 172.83 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/172.83 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 172.83 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 17,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123.18/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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