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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 172.62 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 172.62 and 69.83 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 172.62 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/172.62 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 172.62 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 12,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.28/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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