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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 210.26 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 210.26 and 126.19 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 210.26 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/210.26 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 210.26 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 26,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531.66/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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