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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.33 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.33 and 125.85 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.33 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.33 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.33 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 28,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357.15/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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