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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 172.74 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 172.74 and 97.58 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 172.74 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/172.74 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 172.74 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 16,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855.97/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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