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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 233.88 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 233.88 and 125.68 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 233.88 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/233.88 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 233.88 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 29,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.04/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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