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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.17 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.17 and 125.48 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.17 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.17 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.17 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 26,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.78/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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