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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 238.11 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 238.11 and 125.95 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 238.11 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/238.11 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 238.11 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 29,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.95/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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