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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 227.70 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 227.70 and 125.10 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 227.70 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/227.70 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 227.70 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 28,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485.27/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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