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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.78 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.78 and 125.37 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.78 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.78 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.78 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 28,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431.72/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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