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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 217.65 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 217.65 and 125.30 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 217.65 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/217.65 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 217.65 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 27,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.55/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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