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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 173.64 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 173.64 and 94.69 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 173.64 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/173.64 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 173.64 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 16,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443.03/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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