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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 214.11 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 214.11 and 125.69 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 214.11 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/214.11 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 214.11 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 26,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,910.42/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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