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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 225.03 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 225.03 and 125.31 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 225.03 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/225.03 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 225.03 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 28,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.51/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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