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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 173.11 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 173.11 and 76.29 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 173.11 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/173.11 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 173.11 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 13,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.31/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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