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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 230.24 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 230.24 and 126.50 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 230.24 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/230.24 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 230.24 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 29,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124.53/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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