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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.62 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.62 and 126.40 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.62 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.62 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.62 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 29,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150.37/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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