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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 239.51 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 239.51 and 125.20 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 239.51 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/239.51 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 239.51 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 29,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985.21/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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