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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 215.49 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 215.49 and 125.38 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 215.49 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/215.49 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 215.49 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 27,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016.43/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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