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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 259.80 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 259.80 and 125.52 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 259.80 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/259.80 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 259.80 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 32,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.10/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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