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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 172.62 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 172.62 and 96.21 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 172.62 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/172.62 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 172.62 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 16,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.77/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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