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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 173.03 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 173.03 and 92.91 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 173.03 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/173.03 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 173.03 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 16,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.22/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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