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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 229.12 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 229.12 and 126.94 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 229.12 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/229.12 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 229.12 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 29,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084.49/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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