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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 239.20 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 239.20 and 125.06 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 239.20 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/239.20 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 239.20 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 29,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914.35/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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