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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.57 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.57 and 125.70 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.57 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.57 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.57 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 26,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.75/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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