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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.90 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.90 and 126.27 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.90 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.90 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.90 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 26,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.53/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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