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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 228.24 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 228.24 and 126.49 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 228.24 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/228.24 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 228.24 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 28,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.08/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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