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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.21 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.21 and 126.61 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.21 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.21 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.21 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 29,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147.20/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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