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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 233.91 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 233.91 and 126.87 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 233.91 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/233.91 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 233.91 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 29,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676.16/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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