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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.32 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.32 and 125.35 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.32 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.32 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.32 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 28,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995.70/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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