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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.79 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.79 and 76.80 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.79 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.79 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.79 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 13,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.07/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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