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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 232.60 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 232.60 and 126.26 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 232.60 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/232.60 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 232.60 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 29,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.08/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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