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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 208.00 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 208.00 and 125.73 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 208.00 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/208.00 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 208.00 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 26,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.00/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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