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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 208.65 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 208.65 and 125.70 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 208.65 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/208.65 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 208.65 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 26,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227.31/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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