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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.28 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.28 and 102.72 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.28 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.28 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.28 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 19,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.12/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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