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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 172.82 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 172.82 and 92.61 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 172.82 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/172.82 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 172.82 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 16,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004.86/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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