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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.50 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.50 and 125.35 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.50 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.50 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.50 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 28,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,391.78/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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