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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 212.30 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 212.30 and 125.96 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 212.30 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/212.30 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 212.30 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 26,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.62/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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