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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 230.84 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 230.84 and 125.06 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 230.84 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/230.84 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 230.84 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 28,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868.80/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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