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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.42 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.42 and 125.46 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.42 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.42 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.42 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 28,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.57/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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