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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 237.89 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 237.89 and 125.95 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 237.89 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/237.89 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 237.89 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 29,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960.43/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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