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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.33, 218.45 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.33, 218.45 and 125.48 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.33 : 218.45 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.33/218.45 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.33x = 218.45 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.33x = 27,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.48/158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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