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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.58 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.58 and 126.63 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.58 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.58 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.58 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 29,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.35/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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