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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 236.93 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 236.93 and 125.54 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 236.93 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/236.93 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 236.93 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 29,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,745.63/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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