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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 214.49 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 214.49 and 126.09 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 214.49 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/214.49 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 214.49 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 27,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044.41/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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