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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.31 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.31 and 125.22 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.31 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.31 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.31 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 29,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,966.40/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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