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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.59 and 125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.59 and 125.00 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.59 = 125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.59 = 125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.59 × 125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 26,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.99/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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