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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 173.55 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 173.55 and 94.65 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 173.55 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/173.55 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 173.55 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 16,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.51/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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