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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.80 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.80 and 125.40 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.80 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.80 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.80 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 28,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440.72/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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