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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 173.79 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 173.79 and 76.83 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 173.79 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/173.79 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 173.79 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 13,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352.29/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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