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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.88 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.88 and 125.46 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.88 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.88 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.88 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 26,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.92/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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