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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 209.22 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 209.22 and 125.49 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 209.22 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/209.22 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 209.22 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 26,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255.02/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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