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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.72 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.72 and 125.03 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.72 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.72 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.72 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 28,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.34/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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