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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.96 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.96 and 125.70 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.96 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.96 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.96 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 26,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.37/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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