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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 213.27 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 213.27 and 125.41 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 213.27 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/213.27 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 213.27 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 26,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746.19/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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