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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 173.86 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 173.86 and 76.20 is: 105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 173.86 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/173.86 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 173.86 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 13,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248.13/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.15

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