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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 207.40 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 207.40 and 128.46 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 207.40 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/207.40 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 207.40 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 26,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642.60/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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