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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 227.80 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 227.80 and 126.24 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 227.80 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/227.80 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 227.80 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 28,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756.84/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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