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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.34 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.34 and 126.32 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.34 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.34 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.34 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 29,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.40/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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