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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 189.11 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 189.11 and 95.73 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 189.11 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/189.11 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 189.11 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 18,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103.50/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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