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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.65 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.65 and 125.26 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.65 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.65 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.65 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 28,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390.18/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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