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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 172.99 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 172.99 and 76.25 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 172.99 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/172.99 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 172.99 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 13,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190.49/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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