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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 240.32 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 240.32 and 125.13 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 240.32 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/240.32 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 240.32 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 30,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,071.55/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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