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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.46 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.46 and 126.44 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.46 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.46 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.46 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 26,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,863.41/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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