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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.45 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.45 and 76.56 is: 105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.45 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.45 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.45 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 13,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278.95/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.67

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