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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.62 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.62 and 126.81 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.62 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.62 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.62 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 28,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737.68/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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