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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.80 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.80 and 126.48 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.80 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.80 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.80 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 27,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.90/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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