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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.36 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.36 and 125.37 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.36 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.36 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.36 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 32,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.70/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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