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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.18 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.18 and 126.63 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.18 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.18 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.18 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 28,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.43/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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