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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 172.63 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 172.63 and 94.22 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 172.63 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/172.63 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 172.63 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 16,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.20/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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