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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 172.53 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 172.53 and 94.10 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 172.53 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/172.53 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 172.53 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 16,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234.21/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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