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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 173.03 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 173.03 and 76.21 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 173.03 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/173.03 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 173.03 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 13,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185.80/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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