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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.38 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.38 and 126.44 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.38 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.38 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.38 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 28,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.05/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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