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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 173.12 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 173.12 and 76.31 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 173.12 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/173.12 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 173.12 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 13,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.92/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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