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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 172.56 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 172.56 and 92.36 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 172.56 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/172.56 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 172.56 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 15,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.64/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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