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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 213.38 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 213.38 and 125.48 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 213.38 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/213.38 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 213.38 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 26,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774.92/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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