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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 212.96 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 212.96 and 125.42 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 212.96 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/212.96 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 212.96 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 26,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,708.69/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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