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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.70 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.70 and 69.88 is: 96.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.70 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.70 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.70 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 12,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,068.59/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.44

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