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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.05, 211.11 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.05, 211.11 and 125.57 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.05 : 211.11 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.05/211.11 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.05x = 211.11 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.05x = 26,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,508.03/153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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