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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 173.04 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 173.04 and 92.73 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 173.04 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/173.04 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 173.04 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 16,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046.00/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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