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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.48 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.48 and 126.56 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.48 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.48 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.48 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 29,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.92/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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