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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.67 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.67 and 126.60 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.67 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.67 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.67 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 26,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924.02/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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