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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.09 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.09 and 126.18 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.09 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.09 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.09 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 28,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.86/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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