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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 211 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 211 and 125.26 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 211 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/211 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 211 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 26,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429.86/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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