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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 173.09 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 173.09 and 72.98 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 173.09 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/173.09 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 173.09 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 12,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.33/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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