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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.56 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.56 and 125.77 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.56 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.56 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.56 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 29,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,122.14/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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