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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 213.26 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 213.26 and 125.61 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 213.26 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/213.26 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 213.26 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 26,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787.74/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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