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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 206.58 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 206.58 and 126.74 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 206.58 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/206.58 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 206.58 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 26,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181.95/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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