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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.28 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.28 and 125.26 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.28 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.28 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.28 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 29,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,721.69/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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