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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 230.82 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 230.82 and 126.79 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 230.82 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/230.82 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 230.82 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 29,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.51/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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