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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 173.49 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 173.49 and 93.17 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 173.49 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/173.49 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 173.49 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 16,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164.67/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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