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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.92 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.92 and 126.28 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.92 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.92 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.92 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 29,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034.30/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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