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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 228 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 228 and 126.08 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 228 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/228 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 228 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 28,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746.24/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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