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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.53 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.53 and 92.43 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.53 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.53 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.53 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 15,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946.95/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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