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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 234.62 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 234.62 and 125.88 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 234.62 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/234.62 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 234.62 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 29,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,533.34/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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