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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 173.64 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 173.64 and 76.71 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 173.64 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/173.64 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 173.64 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 13,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320.86/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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