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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.14 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.14 and 127.02 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.14 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.14 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.14 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 26,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310.92/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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