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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 172.98 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 172.98 and 76.27 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 172.98 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/172.98 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 172.98 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 13,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193.18/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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