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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 213.03 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 213.03 and 125.16 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 213.03 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/213.03 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 213.03 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 26,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.83/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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