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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 236.71 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 236.71 and 125.38 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 236.71 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/236.71 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 236.71 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 29,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678.70/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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