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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 172.67 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 172.67 and 69.85 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 172.67 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/172.67 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 172.67 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 12,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061.35/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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