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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.64 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.64 and 92.36 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 172.64 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/172.64 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 172.64 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 15,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945.03/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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