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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 172.57 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 172.57 and 93.58 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 172.57 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/172.57 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 172.57 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 16,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149.10/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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