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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.23 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.23 and 126.26 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.23 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.23 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.23 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 28,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.78/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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