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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.34 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.34 and 125.23 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.34 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.34 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.34 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 30,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223.01/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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