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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 235.99 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 235.99 and 125.38 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 235.99 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/235.99 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 235.99 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 29,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586.62/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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