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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.52 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.52 and 126.28 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.52 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.52 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.52 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 28,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731.23/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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