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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.74 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.74 and 125.08 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.74 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.74 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.74 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 29,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,861.60/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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