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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 172.86 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 172.86 and 94.25 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 172.86 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/172.86 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 172.86 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 16,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,291.19/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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