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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 172.89 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 172.89 and 96.12 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 172.89 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/172.89 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 172.89 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 16,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618.19/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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