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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 172.87 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 172.87 and 95.90 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 172.87 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/172.87 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 172.87 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 16,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577.13/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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