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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 228.96 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 228.96 and 125.40 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 228.96 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/228.96 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 228.96 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 28,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.58/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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