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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.23 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.23 and 126.56 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.23 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.23 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.23 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 28,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.54/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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