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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 226 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 226 and 125.16 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 226 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/226 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 226 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 28,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286.16/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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