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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.36 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.36 and 125.65 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.36 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.36 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.36 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 26,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555.70/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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