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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 236.60 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 236.60 and 125.52 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 236.60 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/236.60 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 236.60 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 29,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698.03/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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