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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 230.91 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 230.91 and 125.21 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 230.91 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/230.91 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 230.91 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 28,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,912.24/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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