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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.07 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.07 and 126.18 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.07 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.07 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.07 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 29,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281.96/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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