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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.73 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.73 and 97.54 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.73 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.73 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.73 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 16,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.90/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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