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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 229.84 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 229.84 and 126.29 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 229.84 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/229.84 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 229.84 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 29,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,026.75/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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