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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 212.06 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 212.06 and 126.08 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 212.06 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/212.06 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 212.06 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 26,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,736.52/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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