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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.79 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.79 and 95.76 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.79 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.79 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.79 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 16,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546.37/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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