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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.68 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.68 and 125.78 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.68 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.68 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.68 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 26,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624.05/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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