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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 213.08 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 213.08 and 126.90 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 213.08 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/213.08 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 213.08 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 27,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039.85/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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