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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 215.51 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 215.51 and 125.16 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 215.51 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/215.51 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 215.51 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 26,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.23/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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