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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.20 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.20 and 125.42 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.20 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.20 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.20 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 26,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363.28/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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