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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 237.44 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 237.44 and 125.52 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 237.44 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/237.44 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 237.44 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 29,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.47/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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