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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 227.81 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 227.81 and 125.04 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 227.81 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/227.81 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 227.81 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 28,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486.53/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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