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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 257.29 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 257.29 and 125.93 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 257.29 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/257.29 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 257.29 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 32,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.86/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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