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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.94 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.94 and 126.52 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.94 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.94 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.94 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 28,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585.93/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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