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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 224.94 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 224.94 and 127.28 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 224.94 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/224.94 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 224.94 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 28,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.36/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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