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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 213.06 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 213.06 and 126.41 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 213.06 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/213.06 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 213.06 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 26,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932.99/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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