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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 227.58 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 227.58 and 125.13 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 227.58 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/227.58 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 227.58 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 28,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477.09/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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