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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.62 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.62 and 126.22 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.62 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.62 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.62 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 29,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361.30/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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