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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.76 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.76 and 92.28 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.76 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.76 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.76 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 15,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942.29/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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