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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 228.84 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 228.84 and 126.35 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 228.84 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/228.84 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 228.84 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 28,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.25/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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