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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 172.69 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 172.69 and 92.09 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 172.69 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/172.69 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 172.69 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 15,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.70/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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