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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 241.97 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 241.97 and 125.87 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 241.97 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/241.97 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 241.97 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 30,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454.92/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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