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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 172.49 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 172.49 and 95.54 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 172.49 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/172.49 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 172.49 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 16,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.07/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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