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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 172.78 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 172.78 and 95.67 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 172.78 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/172.78 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 172.78 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 16,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.86/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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