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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.70 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.70 and 125.76 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.70 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.70 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.70 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 28,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.97/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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