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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.45 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.45 and 125.04 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.45 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.45 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.45 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 28,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815.71/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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