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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.44 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.44 and 125.40 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.44 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.44 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.44 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 26,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.58/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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