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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.54 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.54 and 126.76 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.54 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.54 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.54 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 29,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223.25/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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