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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 210.61 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 210.61 and 125.09 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 210.61 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/210.61 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 210.61 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 26,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.20/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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