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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.09 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.09 and 125.77 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.09 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.09 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.09 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 28,561.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561.11/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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