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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 226.13 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 226.13 and 127.78 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 226.13 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/226.13 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 226.13 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 28,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893.69/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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