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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 212.76 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 212.76 and 126.66 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 212.76 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/212.76 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 212.76 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 26,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948.18/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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