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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.06 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.06 and 126.89 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.06 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.06 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.06 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 27,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.18/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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