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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 209.97 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 209.97 and 125.88 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 209.97 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/209.97 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 209.97 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 26,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431.02/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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