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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 172.18 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 172.18 and 92.20 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 172.18 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/172.18 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 172.18 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 15,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875.00/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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