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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.59 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.59 and 125.32 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.59 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.59 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.59 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 30,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.06/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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