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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.28 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.28 and 126.08 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.28 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.28 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.28 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 27,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016.42/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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