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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 172.98 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 172.98 and 93.96 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 172.98 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/172.98 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 172.98 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 16,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.20/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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