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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 231.86 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 231.86 and 125.90 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 231.86 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/231.86 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 231.86 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 29,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191.17/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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