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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 172.89 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 172.89 and 92.25 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 172.89 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/172.89 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 172.89 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 15,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949.10/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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