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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 230.91 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 230.91 and 126.54 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 230.91 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/230.91 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 230.91 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 29,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217.88/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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