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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.33, 218.82 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.33, 218.82 and 125.52 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.33 : 218.82 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.33/218.82 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.33x = 218.82 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.33x = 27,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.29/158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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