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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 226.12 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 226.12 and 125.25 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 226.12 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/226.12 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 226.12 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 28,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320.60/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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