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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.66, 172.94 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.66, 172.94 and 97.92 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.66 : 172.94 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.66/172.94 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.66x = 172.94 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.66x = 16,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.28/125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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