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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 229.12 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 229.12 and 126.82 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 229.12 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/229.12 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 229.12 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 29,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,057.00/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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