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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 214.05 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 214.05 and 125.82 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 214.05 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/214.05 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 214.05 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 26,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933.05/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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