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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.86 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.86 and 69.25 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.86 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.86 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.86 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 11,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,970.30/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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