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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.59 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.59 and 126.77 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.59 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.59 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.59 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 28,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.35/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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