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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.68 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.68 and 126.96 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.68 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.68 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.68 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 27,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128.81/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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