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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.90 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.90 and 125.62 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.90 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.90 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.90 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 28,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.18/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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