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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228 and 126.35 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 28,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.80/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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