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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.19 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.19 and 125.39 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.19 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.19 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.19 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 26,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.43/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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