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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.52 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.52 and 73.27 is: 101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.52 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.52 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.52 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 12,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.03/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.13

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