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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 232.82 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 232.82 and 126.35 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 232.82 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/232.82 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 232.82 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 29,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.81/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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