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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.65 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.65 and 127.32 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.65 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.65 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.65 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 26,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438.32/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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