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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.32 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.32 and 92.92 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.32 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.32 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.32 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 16,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.98/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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