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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 210.82 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 210.82 and 126.60 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 210.82 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/210.82 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 210.82 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 26,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689.81/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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