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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.83 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.83 and 69.96 is: 96.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.83 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.83 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.83 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 12,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.19/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.56

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