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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 210.74 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 210.74 and 125.11 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 210.74 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/210.74 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 210.74 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 26,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365.32/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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