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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 228 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 228 and 125.20 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 228 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/228 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 228 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 28,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545.60/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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