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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 207.04 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 207.04 and 126.59 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 207.04 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/207.04 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 207.04 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 26,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209.19/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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