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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.64 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.64 and 125.97 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.64 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.64 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.64 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 30,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439.39/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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