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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.70 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.70 and 126.68 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.70 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.70 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.70 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 29,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225.08/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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