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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.54 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.54 and 125.80 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.54 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.54 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.54 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 26,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,611.73/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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