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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 206.98 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 206.98 and 126.82 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 206.98 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/206.98 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 206.98 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 26,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249.20/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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