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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 173.04 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 173.04 and 92.16 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 173.04 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/173.04 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 173.04 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 15,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.37/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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