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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 242.03 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 242.03 and 125.73 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 242.03 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/242.03 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 242.03 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 30,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429.80/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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