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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 214.80 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 214.80 and 125.68 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 214.80 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/214.80 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 214.80 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 26,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996.80/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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