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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 233.33 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 233.33 and 125.18 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 233.33 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/233.33 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 233.33 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 29,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,206.46/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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