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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 237.72 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 237.72 and 125.41 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 237.72 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/237.72 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 237.72 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 29,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810.65/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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