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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 172.93 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 172.93 and 92.62 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 172.93 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/172.93 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 172.93 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 16,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016.11/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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