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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 259.93 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 259.93 and 125.52 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 259.93 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/259.93 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 259.93 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 32,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626.41/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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