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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 172.98 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 172.98 and 92.64 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 172.98 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/172.98 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 172.98 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 16,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024.87/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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