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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 172.37 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 172.37 and 93.51 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 172.37 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/172.37 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 172.37 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 16,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.32/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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