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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.81 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.81 and 128.52 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.81 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.81 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.81 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 26,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.74/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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