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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.45 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.45 and 125.34 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.45 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.45 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.45 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 28,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.92/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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