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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 229.50 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 229.50 and 126.20 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 229.50 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/229.50 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 229.50 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 28,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.90/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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