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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.54 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.54 and 125.73 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.54 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.54 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.54 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 26,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848.38/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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