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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 229.50 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 229.50 and 126 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 229.50 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/229.50 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 229.50 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 28,917
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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