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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 173.63 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 173.63 and 76.68 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 173.63 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/173.63 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 173.63 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 13,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,313.71/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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