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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.22 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.22 and 126.15 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.22 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.22 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.22 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 29,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,293.92/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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