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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 214.11 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 214.11 and 125.37 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 214.11 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/214.11 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 214.11 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 26,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.97/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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