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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 217.98 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 217.98 and 125.46 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 217.98 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/217.98 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 217.98 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 27,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.77/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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