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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.60 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.60 and 97.61 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.60 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.60 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.60 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 16,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846.38/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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