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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 173.55 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 173.55 and 93.18 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 173.55 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/173.55 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 173.55 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 16,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171.39/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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