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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.29, 215.54 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.29, 215.54 and 125.21 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.29 : 215.54 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.29/215.54 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.29x = 215.54 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.29x = 26,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.06/156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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