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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.67 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.67 and 125.39 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.67 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.67 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.67 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 28,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.39/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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