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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.12 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.12 and 126.36 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.12 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.12 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.12 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 26,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550.76/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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