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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.98 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.98 and 125.38 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.98 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.98 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.98 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 27,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330.33/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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