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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.64 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.64 and 125.74 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.64 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.64 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.64 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 27,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.79/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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