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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 216.68 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 216.68 and 125.98 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 216.68 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/216.68 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 216.68 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 27,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296.17/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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