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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 230.37 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 230.37 and 126.22 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 230.37 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/230.37 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 230.37 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 29,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,077.30/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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