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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.15 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.15 and 127.49 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.15 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.15 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.15 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 28,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.25/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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