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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.61 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.61 and 69.07 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.61 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.61 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.61 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 11,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,921.30/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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