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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.98 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.98 and 125.12 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.98 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.98 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.98 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 29,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.18/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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