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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 208.44 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 208.44 and 125.14 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 208.44 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/208.44 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 208.44 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 26,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084.18/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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