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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.59 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.59 and 125.98 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.59 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.59 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.59 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 30,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.51/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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