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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 173.79 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 173.79 and 76.79 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 173.79 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/173.79 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 173.79 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 13,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344.58/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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