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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 173.12 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 173.12 and 92.76 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 173.12 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/173.12 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 173.12 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 16,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.15/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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