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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 217.88 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 217.88 and 125.01 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 217.88 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/217.88 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 217.88 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 27,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236.09/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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