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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 208.82 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 208.82 and 125.28 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 208.82 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/208.82 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 208.82 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 26,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.34/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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