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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 172.46 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 172.46 and 99.01 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 172.46 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/172.46 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 172.46 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 17,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074.76/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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