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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 214.02 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 214.02 and 125.88 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 214.02 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/214.02 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 214.02 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 26,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940.84/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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