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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 213.36 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 213.36 and 125.48 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 213.36 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/213.36 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 213.36 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 26,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.41/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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