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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.89 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.89 and 69.26 is: 95.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.89 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.89 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.89 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 11,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,975.00/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.59

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