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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 210.82 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 210.82 and 125.23 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 210.82 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/210.82 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 210.82 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 26,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401.86/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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