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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.76 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.76 and 96.22 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.76 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.76 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.76 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 16,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.97/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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