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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 218.19 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 218.19 and 125.48 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 218.19 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/218.19 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 218.19 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 27,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379.50/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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