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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 213.93 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 213.93 and 126.12 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 213.93 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/213.93 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 213.93 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 26,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.85/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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