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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 213.30 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 213.30 and 125.32 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 213.30 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/213.30 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 213.30 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 26,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730.76/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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