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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 172.63 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 172.63 and 95.67 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 172.63 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/172.63 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 172.63 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 16,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.51/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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