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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 173.58 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 173.58 and 72.65 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 173.58 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/173.58 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 173.58 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 12,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.18/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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