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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 173.42 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 173.42 and 92.95 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 173.42 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/173.42 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 173.42 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 16,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119.39/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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