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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 173.49 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 173.49 and 94.59 is: 130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 173.49 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/173.49 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 173.49 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 16,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410.42/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.61

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