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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 219.33 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 219.33 and 125.98 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 219.33 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/219.33 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 219.33 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 27,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631.19/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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