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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.40 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.40 and 125.68 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.40 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.40 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.40 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 29,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.75/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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