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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.60 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.60 and 126.91 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.60 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.60 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.60 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 29,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.48/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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