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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 173.08 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 173.08 and 92.68 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 173.08 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/173.08 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 173.08 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 16,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041.05/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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