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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.94 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.94 and 126.54 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.94 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.94 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.94 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 28,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,590.45/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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