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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 224.66 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 224.66 and 126.12 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 224.66 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/224.66 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 224.66 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 28,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,333.49/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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