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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 173.24 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 173.24 and 92.85 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 173.24 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/173.24 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 173.24 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 16,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,084.57/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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