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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.43 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.43 and 125.56 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.43 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.43 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.43 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 26,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797.42/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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