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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 213.36 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 213.36 and 126.88 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 213.36 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/213.36 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 213.36 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 27,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071.12/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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