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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 210.97 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 210.97 and 125.51 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 210.97 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/210.97 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 210.97 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 26,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478.84/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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