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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.72 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.72 and 125.12 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.72 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.72 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.72 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 26,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365.29/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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