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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 211.27 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 211.27 and 125.63 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 211.27 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/211.27 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 211.27 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 26,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.85/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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