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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 210.10 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 210.10 and 126.27 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 210.10 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/210.10 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 210.10 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 26,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529.33/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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