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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.19 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.19 and 125.52 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.19 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.19 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.19 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 26,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507.94/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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