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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 172.81 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 172.81 and 94.28 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 172.81 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/172.81 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 172.81 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 16,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,291.19/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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