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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 172.95 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 172.95 and 69.32 is: 95.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 172.95 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/172.95 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 172.95 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 11,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,988.29/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.65

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