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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.73 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.73 and 127.08 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.73 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.73 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.73 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 28,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558.69/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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