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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 224.78 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 224.78 and 127.27 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 224.78 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/224.78 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 224.78 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 28,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.40/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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