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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 213.09 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 213.09 and 125.30 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 213.09 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/213.09 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 213.09 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 26,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700.18/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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