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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.81, 215.85 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.81, 215.85 and 125.49 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.81 : 215.85 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.81/215.85 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.81x = 215.85 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.81x = 27,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087.02/156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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