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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.80 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.80 and 81.72 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.80 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.80 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.80 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 14,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201.66/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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