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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 256.12 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 256.12 and 125.25 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 256.12 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/256.12 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 256.12 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 32,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077.12/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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