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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 256.20 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 256.20 and 125.52 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 256.20 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/256.20 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 256.20 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 32,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158.22/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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