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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 207.57 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 207.57 and 126.12 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 207.57 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/207.57 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 207.57 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 26,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178.73/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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