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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.17, 218.14 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.17, 218.14 and 125.37 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.17 : 218.14 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.17/218.14 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.17x = 218.14 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.17x = 27,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.12/158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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