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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 173.44 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 173.44 and 76.62 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 173.44 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/173.44 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 173.44 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 13,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,288.97/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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