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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 173.11 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 173.11 and 94.31 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 173.11 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/173.11 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 173.11 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 16,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325.14/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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