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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 235.85 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 235.85 and 125.43 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 235.85 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/235.85 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 235.85 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 29,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.04/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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