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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 212.22 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 212.22 and 126.27 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 212.22 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/212.22 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 212.22 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 26,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797.02/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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