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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.94 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.94 and 127.92 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.94 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.94 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.94 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 26,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471.76/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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