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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 173.16 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 173.16 and 94.59 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 173.16 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/173.16 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 173.16 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 16,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379.20/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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