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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.96 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.96 and 125.92 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.96 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.96 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.96 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 26,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.84/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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