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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 212.02 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 212.02 and 126.16 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 212.02 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/212.02 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 212.02 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 26,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747.60/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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