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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.53 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.53 and 126.23 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.53 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.53 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.53 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 29,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.69/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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