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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 173.55 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 173.55 and 73.32 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 173.55 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/173.55 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 173.55 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 12,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,724.69/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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