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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 173.47 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 173.47 and 94.62 is: 130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 173.47 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/173.47 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 173.47 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 16,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413.49/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.64

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