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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.40 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.40 and 126.77 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.40 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.40 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.40 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 28,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.27/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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