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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 240.17 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 240.17 and 125.73 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 240.17 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/240.17 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 240.17 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 30,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,196.57/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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