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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 237.15 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 237.15 and 125.40 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 237.15 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/237.15 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 237.15 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 29,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738.61/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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