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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 219.36 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 219.36 and 125.92 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 219.36 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/219.36 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 219.36 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 27,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621.81/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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