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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.01 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.01 and 92.79 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.01 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.01 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.01 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 16,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053.60/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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