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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 172.71 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 172.71 and 95.93 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 172.71 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/172.71 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 172.71 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 16,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,567.21/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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