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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 239.36 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 239.36 and 125.42 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 239.36 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/239.36 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 239.36 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 30,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.71/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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