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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.06 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.06 and 126.06 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.06 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.06 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.06 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 26,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.65/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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