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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.98 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.98 and 125.12 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.98 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.98 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.98 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 28,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.38/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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