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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.30 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.30 and 126.84 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.30 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.30 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.30 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 28,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.89/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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