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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.87 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.87 and 94.28 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.87 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.87 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.87 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 16,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.08/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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