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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 172.95 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 172.95 and 72.88 is: 100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 172.95 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/172.95 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 172.95 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 12,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604.60/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.56

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