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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 172.62 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 172.62 and 92.43 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 172.62 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/172.62 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 172.62 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 15,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955.27/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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