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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 173.06 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 173.06 and 92.90 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 173.06 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/173.06 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 173.06 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 16,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.81/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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