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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.36 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.36 and 125.76 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.36 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.36 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.36 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 28,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.79/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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