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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 228.38 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 228.38 and 126.53 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 228.38 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/228.38 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 228.38 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 28,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896.86/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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