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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.36 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.36 and 125.70 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.36 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.36 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.36 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 26,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819.35/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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