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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 172.85 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 172.85 and 94.23 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 172.85 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/172.85 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 172.85 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 16,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287.18/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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