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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.26 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.26 and 125.26 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.26 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.26 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.26 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 28,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591.59/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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