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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.96 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.96 and 125.17 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.96 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.96 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.96 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 26,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.34/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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