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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 173.22 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 173.22 and 94.56 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 173.22 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/173.22 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 173.22 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 16,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379.68/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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