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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.22 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.22 and 125.35 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.22 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.22 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.22 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 28,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606.49/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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