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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 230.81 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 230.81 and 126.64 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 230.81 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/230.81 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 230.81 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 29,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230.38/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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