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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 236.64 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 236.64 and 125.84 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 236.64 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/236.64 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 236.64 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 29,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778.78/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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