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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 215.84 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 215.84 and 125.45 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 215.84 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/215.84 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 215.84 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 27,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.42/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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