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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 172.53 and 69.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 172.53 and 69.01 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 172.53 = 69.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/172.53 = 69.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 172.53 × 69.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 11,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,905.09/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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