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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.52 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.52 and 126.80 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.52 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.52 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.52 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 29,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229.94/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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