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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 259.41 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 259.41 and 124.88 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 259.41 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/259.41 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 259.41 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 32,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395.12/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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