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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 230.43 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 230.43 and 125.01 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 230.43 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/230.43 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 230.43 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 28,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806.83/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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