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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 172.80 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 172.80 and 95.76 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 172.80 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/172.80 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 172.80 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 16,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.33/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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