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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.60 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.60 and 94.03 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.60 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.60 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.60 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 16,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,229.58/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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