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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 172.97 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 172.97 and 76.23 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 172.97 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/172.97 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 172.97 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 13,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184.26/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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