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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.49 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.49 and 125.55 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.49 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.49 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.49 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 28,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.61/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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