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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.58 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.58 and 125.33 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.58 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.58 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.58 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 26,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767.98/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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