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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 172.65 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 172.65 and 92.33 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 172.65 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/172.65 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 172.65 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 15,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.77/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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